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Monday, June 30, 2014

An energetic take-off on the game: Ring Around the Rosie or
One Two Three, We All Fall Down! Totz build things, including a block tower,
which they then knock down; a tower of natural objects in a stream, which they
then splash down; and finally a version of the above-mentioned game.

Monday, June 23, 2014

My recommend today is one I've savored on my own for a bit. It is so beautiful. Talk about raising the bar for board books, check out Faces for Baby. The collection of 12 works by well-known artists were curated by Yana Peel. Each image is sure to hold your totz' attention. They can be introduced to faces portrayed by various artists from Pablo Picasso to Paul Klee. Older siblings may be inspired to create in similar fashion.

Chris Ofili and Pablo Picasso

Faces for Baby is a treasure to keep for all ages. Just be sure to share it with your totz, too! Where's the nose? Where are the eyes?

Needless to say, the Chickies' tastes grow, and by the conclusion of the board book, they hardly have room for dessert. Thanks, Janee for these delightful characters. <3 p="">Dinnertime for Chickies
by Janee Trasler
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Monday, June 9, 2014

Andrew Zuckerman's wildlife photography can be enjoyed by your totz in the Creature collection. In Colors, the hues are rich, intense, almost shocking on the animals against stark white backgrounds. There are 5 birds in the gathering of 10 features, including an elephant, frog, and a bear.

Numbers counts either the number of active animals or a characteristic of the body such as 8 legs creeping or 7 fins paddling. The final spread gathers all 10 creatures in mostly different positions than shown previously.

Even the youngest totz will be entranced by the color and activity of these glorious creatures. Also, look for Baby Animals and Sounds.

Monday, June 2, 2014

When I see a Joyce Wan book on the shelf, I know immediately
who created it. She has that kind of signature style. It’s hip, yet
totz-friendly.

You are my lucky little

DRAGON

My clever little

snake

This book’s simple rhyme and art lends itself to the very
young, from babies to younger totz. It’s a quick read, but bright and fun. The way
the names of the animals, such as dragon or snake, are illustrated is super
snazzy.

Around the Block with Sesame Street

Joan's new board books: This Little Trailblazer, Mighty Dads, This Little President

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readertotz, little sister site to readergirlz, is a board book blog dedicated to raising the profile and quality of infant/toddler books, the first genre in children's literature able to instill a love of reading.

Titles featured are books Joan and Lorie Ann purchase, library books, and/or publishing house submissions. Our responses are our honest opinions, sometimes with constructive feedback; but we only post about books we like, so you won't find any completely negative reviews/responses here.